Grade 2 Syllabus - vschools.in

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Grade 2 Syllabus for Language

Unit 1: Stories and Poems

Chapter 1: Understanding Stories
- Introduction to narratives
- Elements of a story: characters, setting, plot
- Story sequencing
Chapter 2: Exploring Poems
- Rhymes and rhythm
- Simple poetic devices (e.g., alliteration, repetition)
- Understanding themes in poems

Unit 2: Rhymes and Songs

Chapter 1: Traditional Rhymes
- Learning classic nursery rhymes
- Rhyming patterns
- Activities related to rhymes (drawing, acting)
Chapter 2: Singing Songs
- Simple songs with repetitive patterns
- Singing in groups
- Understanding the meaning of song lyrics

Unit 3: Dialogues and Role-Plays

Chapter 1: Everyday Conversations
- Greetings and introductions
- Asking and answering questions
- Polite expressions
Chapter 2: Role-Playing
- Acting out scenarios (e.g., shopping, visiting a doctor)
- Using appropriate expressions and body language
- Practicing dialogues in pairs/groups

Unit 4: Listening Comprehension

Chapter 1: Listening to Stories
- Listening to read-alouds
- Answering questions about the story
- Retelling the story in own words
Chapter 2: Listening Activities
- Following instructions
- Listening for specific information
- Engaging in listening games

Unit 5: Picture Books

Chapter 1: Understanding Pictures
- Interpreting illustrations
- Connecting pictures to text
- Creating stories based on pictures
Chapter 2: Reading Picture Books
- Reading simple picture books
- Discussing the content
- Making predictions

Unit 6: Short Stories

Chapter 1: Reading Short Stories
- Simple short stories
- Discussing main ideas and details
- Character analysis
Chapter 2: Story Elements
- Identifying the beginning, middle, and end
- Understanding the moral of the story
- Comparing different stories

Unit 7: Simple Texts

Chapter 1: Reading Simple Texts
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Understanding context clues
- Vocabulary building
Chapter 2: Understanding Text Structures
- Identifying text types (narrative, informative)
- Recognizing text features (titles, headings)
- Summarizing texts

Unit 8: Sentence Formation

Chapter 1: Basics of Sentences
- Recognizing sentence structures
- Subject-verb agreement
- Types of sentences (declarative, interrogative)
Chapter 2: Writing Simple Sentences
- Constructing complete sentences
- Using capital letters and punctuation
- Practicing sentence formation

Unit 9: Simple Narratives

Chapter 1: Writing Narratives
- Elements of a narrative
- Writing a beginning, middle, and end
- Using descriptive language
Chapter 2: Sharing Narratives
- Peer feedback
- Editing and revising
- Publishing stories

Unit 10: Descriptions

Chapter 1: Describing People and Places
- Using adjectives
- Creating detailed descriptions
- Comparing descriptions
Chapter 2: Writing Descriptions
- Describing objects and events
- Organizing descriptive paragraphs
- Illustrating descriptions

Unit 11: Creative Writing

Chapter 1: Writing Prompts
- Responding to creative prompts
- Using imagination in writing
- Experimenting with different genres
Chapter 2: Sharing Creative Works
- Presenting stories to the class
- Receiving constructive feedback
- Revising and improving creative pieces

Grade 2 Syllabus for Mathematics

Unit 1: Numbers and Operations

Chapter 1: Understanding Numbers
- Counting to 100 and beyond
- Recognizing number patterns
- Comparing and ordering numbers
Chapter 2: Place Value
- Understanding tens and ones
- Decomposing numbers
- Place value up to hundreds
Chapter 3: Addition and Subtraction
- Basic addition and subtraction facts
- Strategies for addition and subtraction
- Solving word problems
Chapter 4: Introduction to Multiplication
- Concept of repeated addition
- Understanding arrays
- Basic multiplication facts (2s, 5s, 10s)

Unit 2: Geometry

Chapter 1: Shapes and Patterns
- Identifying 2D and 3D shapes
- Properties of shapes (sides, vertices)
- Creating and recognizing patterns
Chapter 2: Spatial Understanding
- Understanding position and direction
- Using positional language (above, below, beside)
- Simple maps and grids
Chapter 3: Symmetry
- Recognizing symmetrical shapes
- Drawing lines of symmetry
- Symmetrical patterns

Unit 3: Measurement

Chapter 1: Length and Height
- Measuring with non-standard units
- Introduction to standard units (cm, m)
- Comparing lengths and heights
Chapter 2: Weight and Capacity
- Comparing weights of objects
- Measuring capacity using non-standard units
- Introduction to standard units (g, kg, l)
Chapter 3: Time
- Reading analog and digital clocks
- Understanding hours, half-hours, and minutes
- Days of the week and months of the year
Chapter 4: Money
- Recognizing coins and notes
- Simple addition and subtraction with money
- Solving money-related word problems

Unit 4: Data Handling

Chapter 1: Collecting Data
- Understanding what data is
- Simple data collection methods
- Recording data using tallies
Chapter 2: Organizing Data
- Creating charts and tables
- Interpreting simple graphs
- Sorting and classifying data
Chapter 3: Representing Data
- Drawing bar graphs and pictographs
- Using graphs to answer questions
- Comparing sets of data

Grade 2 Syllabus for Science

Unit 1: Living Things

Chapter 1: Plants
- Parts of a plant
- Needs of plants
- Life cycle of a plant
Chapter 2: Animals
- Different types of animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, etc.)
- Animal habitats
- Basic needs of animals
Chapter 3: Habitats
- Types of habitats (forest, desert, ocean, etc.)
- Adaptations of plants and animals to their habitats
- Human impact on habitats

Unit 2: Physical Science

Chapter 1: Matter and Materials
- States of matter (solid, liquid, gas)
- Properties of materials
- Changing states of matter
Chapter 2: Properties of Objects
- Identifying materials objects are made from
- Comparing properties of different materials
- Uses of different materials
Chapter 3: Basic Forces and Motion
- Pushes and pulls
- Effects of forces on objects (movement, speed, direction)
- Simple machines (lever, wheel, pulley)

Unit 3: Earth and Space

Chapter 1: Weather and Seasons
- Different types of weather
- How weather changes with seasons
- Measuring weather (temperature, rainfall, wind)
Chapter 2: Day and Night
- Rotation of the Earth
- Differences between day and night
- Daily patterns and routines
Chapter 3: Simple Astronomy
- The Sun, Moon, and stars
- Phases of the Moon
- Introduction to planets

Unit 4: Health and Human Body

Chapter 1: Basic Hygiene
- Importance of cleanliness
- Personal hygiene practices
- Germs and their effects
Chapter 2: Senses and Body Parts
- Five senses and their functions
- Major body parts and their functions
- How to take care of the body
Chapter 3: Healthy Eating
- Importance of a balanced diet
- Food groups and nutrients
- Making healthy food choices

Grade 2 Syllabus for Social Studies

Unit 1: Communities

Chapter 1: Families
- Types of families
- Family roles and relationships
- Celebrations and traditions
Chapter 2: Neighborhoods
- Understanding neighborhoods
- Community places and services
- Map skills: locating places in a neighborhood
Chapter 3: Schools
- School environment
- Roles of people in a school
- School rules and routines

Unit 2: Geography

Chapter 1: Maps and Globes
- Difference between maps and globes
- Basic map symbols and keys
- Simple map reading skills
Chapter 2: Landforms and Water Bodies
- Types of landforms (mountains, hills, plains)
- Types of water bodies (rivers, lakes, oceans)
- Identifying landforms and water bodies on a map
Chapter 3: Directions
- Cardinal directions (North, South, East, West)
- Using a compass
- Simple direction activities

Unit 3: History

Chapter 1: Important Historical Figures
- Learning about significant people from history
- Their contributions and impact
- Timelines of their lives
Chapter 2: Simple Historical Events
- Key events in local or national history
- Understanding the sequence of events
- Celebrating historical events (holidays, festivals)
Chapter 3: Timelines
- Understanding chronological order
- Creating personal timelines
- Historical timelines and their significance

Unit 4: Civics

Chapter 1: Rules and Responsibilities
- Importance of rules at home, school, and community
- Responsibilities of individuals
- Consequences of breaking rules
Chapter 2: Good Citizenship
- Qualities of a good citizen
- Acts of kindness and respect
- Participating in community activities
Chapter 3: Cultural Awareness
- Understanding different cultures
- Celebrating cultural diversity
- Learning about cultural symbols and traditions

Grade 2 Syllabus for Arts

Unit 1: Visual Arts

Chapter 1: Drawing and Painting
- Basic drawing techniques
- Using different drawing tools (pencils, crayons, markers)
- Introduction to painting (watercolors, tempera)
Chapter 2: Crafts and Collages
- Making simple crafts (cutting, pasting, folding)
- Creating collages with different materials (paper, fabric, natural items)
- Seasonal and thematic crafts
Chapter 3: Basic Art Techniques
- Understanding lines, shapes, and colors
- Exploring textures and patterns
- Mixing primary colors to create secondary colors

Unit 2: Music

Chapter 1: Singing and Rhythm
- Learning simple songs and nursery rhymes
- Understanding rhythm and beat
- Clapping and tapping to rhythms
Chapter 2: Simple Instruments
- Introduction to basic musical instruments (tambourine, maracas, xylophone)
- Playing simple rhythms on instruments
- Creating sounds with everyday objects
Chapter 3: Listening to Music
- Listening to different types of music (classical, folk, pop)
- Identifying instruments in a piece of music
- Expressing feelings and ideas about music

Unit 3: Drama

Chapter 1: Role-Playing
- Acting out simple scenarios and stories
- Using props and costumes
- Understanding characters and roles
Chapter 2: Storytelling
- Creating and telling stories
- Using voice modulation and expressions
- Participating in group storytelling activities
Chapter 3: Simple Performances
- Preparing for a performance
- Practicing and rehearsing
- Performing for an audience (classmates, parents)

Grade 2 Syllabus for Physical Education

Unit 1: Movement Skills

Chapter 1: Running and Jumping
- Basic running techniques
- Different types of jumps (long jump, high jump)
- Games that involve running and jumping
Chapter 2: Basic Gymnastics
- Simple balancing exercises
- Basic tumbling moves (forward rolls, cartwheels)
- Floor exercises and routines
Chapter 3: Balance and Coordination
- Activities to improve balance (walking on a line, balancing on one foot)
- Coordination exercises (hand-eye coordination games)
- Movement patterns and sequences

Unit 2: Games

Chapter 1: Team Games
- Introduction to basic team sports (soccer, basketball)
- Rules and objectives of team games
- Playing cooperatively in teams
Chapter 2: Ball Skills
- Throwing and catching techniques
- Kicking and dribbling
- Ball games and activities
Chapter 3: Playground Activities
- Traditional playground games (tag, hopscotch)
- Safe play practices
- Organizing and participating in group activities

Unit 3: Health and Fitness

Chapter 1: Basic Exercises
- Warm-up and cool-down routines
- Simple aerobic exercises (jumping jacks, skipping)
- Stretching exercises
Chapter 2: Understanding Fitness
- Importance of physical activity
- Different types of fitness (strength, endurance, flexibility)
- Benefits of regular exercise
Chapter 3: Personal Safety
- Safe practices during physical activities
- Importance of hydration and rest
- Recognizing and preventing injuries